Niemerg Strongly Opposed Legislation that Hinders Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws

SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) voted NO on House Bill 1312 that attempts to allow illegal immigrants to hide in hospitals, court houses, college campuses, and childcare facilities. The bill passed 75 to 32 at 12:48 a.m. without any Republican support. The following is Rep. Niemerg's statement:

"Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officials have been carrying out their sworn duty in Chicago and other areas of Illinois to locate and apprehend criminals. The State of Illinois cannot pass unconstitutional laws to dictate what the federal government does to uphold federal laws. The majority party made it clear that they would rather support criminals here in Illinois illegally than support the rule of law being carried out by federal personnel who are enforcing immigration law."

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